Francesca Little

Francesca Little was born and raised in Norwood, MA resides in Milford. From a young age, she dreamed of becoming a chef, often spending time in the kitchen with her father and grandfather. Growing up in a large Italian family, the kitchen was the heart of the home—a place where Francesca learned, experimented and developed a deep love for food. Her Saturday mornings were spent watching cooking shows, which further fueled her culinary passion.

Francesca graduated from Norwood High School and earned an Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts and a Bachelor’s Degree in Food Service Management from Johnson & Wales University in Providence, RI. Francesca has held nearly every front-of-house role and while in culinary school, she worked in the kitchen as a line cook and sous chef, gaining valuable back-of-house experience to complement her skills on the floor.

In 2009, Francesca joined Davio’s as Assistant General Manager at Avila Modern Mediterranean in downtown Boston. In 2011, she transferred to Davio’s in Foxborough and now she is the Regional Manager for Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse. In her role, Francesca is committed to ensuring every guest has an exceptional experience. Her leadership style is hands-on, thoughtful and guest focused. Her goal is simple but powerful: to make sure every guest leaves happy.

Francesca’s love of food and culture has taken her around the world. She has visited Italy numerous times and has traveled to Mexico, St. Lucia and the Dominican Republic—each destination adding new layers to her understanding of hospitality and global cuisine. If she weren’t a Regional Manager, Francesca would love to share her knowledge as a Chef Instructor or Dining Room Instructor at a culinary school—passing along her passion for hospitality to the next generation.

Outside of work, Francesca enjoys spending time with her family, relaxing at the beach and cooking at home; especially comfort food that brings people together. Her culinary inspirations include legends like Julia Child, Emeril Lagasse and Wolfgang Puck.